Category: DAPs Magic News
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D23 Celebrates Disney California Adventure Past, Present, and Future with Anniversary Event
On February 7, 2026, D23 hosted a special event that was a tribute to the past, present, and future for Disney California Adventure. The event was held at the Disneyland Hotel and is a part of the D23 Spotlight Series. The event included imagineers past and present who shared about Disney California Adventure from their…
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Minnie’s Fly Girls – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Disney California Adventure will turn 25. Through the last quarter of a century, this park has grown and it has evolved. There have been changes to attractions, restaurants, shops, and entertainment through the years. One fan favorite is Minnie’s Fly Girls. This show ran for entirely too short of a…
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Outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Thank You Message to D23 Members
On March 18, 2026, Josh D’Amaro will take on the role of CEO for The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger, who has been the CEO of Disney for the better part of two decades will take on an advisory role and then retire at the end of the year. Before he leaves the company, Iger…
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Chase and Disney Launch the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card Featuring Exclusive Benefits for Cardmembers
Chase and Disney today announced the launch of the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card ($149 Annual Fee), expanding the current lineup of Disney® Visa® and Disney® Premier Visa® Cards. Together, Chase and Disney provide Cardmembers with exclusive benefits and rewards that elevate their Disney experiences. The Disney Inspire Visa Card unlocks value and rewards for Cardmembers…
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It’s Time to Meet the Muppets!… Again!
In 1976, The Muppet Show made its debut, and the world was never the same. Mia Farrow was the celebrity guest. 50 years later, The Muppet Show has returned for a special event presentation with Sabrina Carpenter as the guest. Rather than simply revisiting the past, this version of The Muppet Show takes the foundation…
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Zootopia 2 – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Zootopia 2 is the biggest animated film to come out of Hollywood ever. This film, which picks up right after the events of Zootopia, not only continues to build on the story of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, but it also builds on the world and lore of the Zootopia metropolis. This film is now…
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Tracy Wilson Named Senior Vice President and General Manager for Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Cruise Line has a new leader. This week, it was announced that Tracy Wilson will be taking the helm of the magical cruises. She takes on the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Disney Cruise Line Operations. This comes after the retirement of Sharon Siskie, the longtime leader who led Disney…
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Benjamin Swinburne to Join Disney as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
Benjamin Swinburne has been named Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy for The Walt Disney Company, it was announced today by Hugh F. Johnston, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Swinburne will join Disney in the near future and report directly to Johnston. He has most recently served as Managing…
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Advance Screening of “The Muppet Show” Coming to D23 Gold Theater
Being a D23 Gold Member has its perks, and one of those perks is an advance screening of The Muppet Show, which debuts February 4 on ABC and Disney+. It’s time for The Muppet Show as Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole…
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Disney Legend Martha Blanding to Appear at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February
Disney Legend Martha Blanding will be at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February to talk about her book Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth. This comes during Black History Month. Blanding will be joined by Disney historian Marcy Carriker Smothers for a discussion about her book and career…
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Details Released for ‘Walt’s Animation Experience’ Presented by the Walt Disney Archives
Have you ever wanted to experience the Walt Disney Studios with a focus on Walt Disney Animation as it was in the days of Walt Disney? Now, thanks to Walt’s Animation Experience from the Walt Disney Archives, you can! Well, you can have the chance to! D23 has announced details about this experience, along with…
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Mr. Daps’ Review
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and YouTube. The film is made by Leslie Iwerks and gives a never-before-seen perspective on the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland on July 17, 1955. This shows footage that hasn’t been shown before, shares insight from Walt Disney and the people…
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Leslie Iwerks Talks About New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Film
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube Channel. The film, which comes from Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, takes a look at the building of Disneyland. It is full of videos that haven’t been shared with the public before. It also shows how Disneyland truly was…
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All About D23 in 2026 with Michael Vargo
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps chats with Michael Vargo, who shares his extensive journey with Disney, starting as a performer at Disneyland over 30 years ago. He discusses his evolution within the company, leading to his current role overseeing D23, the ultimate Disney fan club. The discussion…
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Saddle Up and Catch the Magic Together at Shanghai Disney Resort in the Year of the Horse
Shanghai, January 15, 2026 – Corral your friends and family together and trot, canter or gallop into the Year of the Horse with Bullseye from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films, along with Mickey and Friends as they celebrate Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort! From January 28 until March 3, 2026, enjoy an exciting mix…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “Perfect Pairing” Screening with ‘The Princess and the Frog’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new series of screenings that fall under a Perfect Pairing banner. For Perfect Pairing, The Walt Disney Family Museum matches a Californian wine, beer, or spirit with classic and contemporary Disney films. The Princess and the Frog is going to be screened on Wednesday, February 11, 2026,…
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D23 to Host Two Events with Disney Legend Floyd Norman at Walt Disney World
D23 will be hosting two events featuring Disney Legend Floyd Norman at Walt Disney World in February. First up is a D23 Lunch with Disney Legend Floyd Norman on Friday, February 20. The other event is a 65th anniversary screening of One Hundred and One Dalmatians on Saturday, February 21. Floyd Norman worked as an…
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D23 To Host 65th Anniversary Screening of “One Hundred and One Dalmatians”
There are 101 reasons to join D23 for an un-fur-gettable 65th anniversary screening of Disney’s animated classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians. This special screening will be taking place on Saturday, February 28, where the film was originally animated: the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank. The film originally premiered on January 25, 1961, and has…
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Disneyland Handcrafted: The Magic of Creation
Last week, Daps Magic was given the incredible opportunity to attend the premiere of Disneyland Handcrafted at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The latest film from Leslie Iwerks aims to tell the story of the creation of Disneyland with never-before-seen footage. Heading into the screening, I must admit I was a bit suspicious. For the…
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The Walt Disney Company Establishes New Enterprise Marketing Organization; Names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
The Walt Disney Company today announced the creation of a new enterprise marketing and brand organization designed to align the company’s industry-leading marketing teams more closely across its businesses and strengthen how Disney connects with consumers around the world. Asad Ayaz has been named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company and…
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Trailer Released for ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run’
A new trailer has been released for Paul McCartney: Man on the Run ahead of its debut on Amazon Prime on February 27, 2026. The documentary takes a look at McCartney’s life after The Beatles as he started his next band, Wings. The documentary is directed by Morgan Neville and includes music and footage that…
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Al Nassar to Be Special Guest at Walt’s Barn on January 18
Walt’s Barn opens once a month for Disney fans or curious guests to visit at Griffith Park. Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn is Walt’s original workshop. It could also be considered the birthplace of Imagineering. Along with the opportunity to visit this historic building, guests can also check out some of the displays that are found…
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Touring Walt Disney’s Office at the Walt Disney Studios
Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and on the Disney YouTube channel on January 22, 2026. When it does, fans will get an in-depth look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. This includes never-before-seen footage of the ups and downs of constructing this first-of-its-kind park. It is a film that…
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Disney Finds Leads for Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Film
Disney has a live-action Tangled film in the works, and today it revealed who will be leading the movie. Australian actress Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim of Disney’s Zombies franchise will be taking on the roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. The live-action remake of the 2010 Disney animated flick is being directed by Michael Gracey.…